Opinion


Opinion

Central Banks and Bitcoin: Closer Than You Think

What if there were a seizure-resistant monetary asset that was not subject to the economic priorities of third parties, and that could be sold for dollars 24/7/365? Oh wait, there is.

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Finance

Some Things to Be Thankful For, Even Though Everything in Crypto Is On Fire

This has been an overall bad year for crypto, but here are some positive things.

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Finance

Crypto Self-Custodying Offers Protection Amid FTX Exchange Fallout

Huge losses of funds at FTX have shaken the trust of crypto investors, but private keys and crypto wallets can protect investors from fraud and mismanagement.

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Opinion

Mansplaining Your Way Through the Crypto Crash at Thanksgiving

No, you don’t have to accept any personal responsibility for suggesting Anchor was just like a savings account.

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Opinion

Ethereum Needs Competition

No matter how good the intentions or democratic the governance, a lack of competition could shape culture and behavior.

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Opinion

What Is a Crypto Exchange Token and How Did It Help Blow up FTX?

Exchange tokens do not represent a claim on a centralized crypto businesses, but they can have utility.

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Opinion

Let's Stop Regulating Crypto Exchanges Like Western Union

It's time for U.S. crypto exchanges to face the same rules as non-crypto marketplaces and brokers, says our columnist.

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Opinion

The Gaming Industry Doesn’t Need Web3, but Gamers Might

Web3 gaming isn’t conceptually misaligned with what gamers want, but gameplay must be prioritized above all else before gamers will even begin to consider the upside.

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Opinion

Steps to Crypto Recovery: Where ‘We’ Go From Here

The FTX crash is a wake-up call for everyone in the industry. And, no, regulation isn't going to save us next time, any more than it would have this time.

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Opinion

What Do You Really Own in the Ownership Economy?

The ownership economy is a promising space. But right now those promises are not being fulfilled.

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